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Her other next door neighbour added: “Sarah was such a lovely woman I didn’t know her that well but we always used to say hello to each other. It’s so sad to think something like this could happen because it’s such a quiet street. What’s happening to Exeter lately? So many things have happened.”

Another resident who doesn't wish to be named said: "It's terrible because this road is so quiet I’d never expect this to happen. I know she had children but I didn’t know her as she kept to herself. I didn’t hear a thing last night I only saw a police van parked outside the house this morning and that's when I found out what had happened."

A neighbour who lives on the same side of the road said: "I didn’t know who lived in the house but I heard what happened and I just can’t believe it.

"It’s a massive shock to know this could happen in our quiet road."

Touching floral tributes have been left on the scene for Sarah who had a 'heart of gold'

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One friend said: "Sleep tight in the arms of the angels and much love to your babies and family. You had a heart of gold and never deserved this. RIP my lovely friend."

Another commented: "Such heartbreaking news can't believe this has happened to a special person and a great friend feel so sorry for your family losing you and to you two beautiful children love u Sarah xxxxx"

One friend paid their heartfelt tribute. They said: "Sarah was a fun loving girl. I will remember her for her laugh and her resillience! RIP. Sending lots of love to your children and family. X"

Emergency services were called to Chancellor’s Way in the early hours of Wednesday morning, where the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder at the Spar shop in Pinhoe shortly after, and was taken into custody in Torquay.

Police will continue to question the man later today, and formal identification of the victim is due to take place.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “The suspect remains in police custody and will be interviewed further today.

“Formal ID of the victim is also due to take place today, and we will update the public later this afternoon once this process has taken place.”